3M Roofing Granules
3M roofing granules have been protecting homes for more than 90 years. 3M created the technology that enables shingles to perform beyond only protecting homes, they can reduce urban heat island impacts with 3M™ Cool Roofing Granules, improve air quality using 3M™ Smog-reducing Granules and protect against black streaks caused by algae with shingles featuring Scotchgard™ Protector by 3M. The roof purchase process is also being enhanced to become more exciting and enjoyable with Mike Holmes, professional contractor and TV host on HGTV and DIY Network, joining with 3M to educate homeowners on how to select a contractor, how to pick the right shingles and how to navigate the roofing process with your contractor.
Over one million homes are protected by shingles with Scotchgard™ Protector and the number of smog-reducing roofs installed since launch can be compared to the smog-fighting power of nearly one million trees by the end of 2021.
3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules
Air quality issues are not limited to large cities. In fact, according to the American Lung Association's State of the Air report, 141.1 million Americans — more than four in 10 — lived in counties with unhealthy levels of either ozone or particle pollution in 2017-2019.
Each home or building with Smog-Reducing shingles helps remove smog pollutants that come in contact with that roof. Help decrease smog pollutants in your community by turning your roof into a smog fighting surface. The roof on a typical home has the smog-fighting capacity of two to three trees with over one million trees worth of smog-fighting roofing installed so far.
3M™ Smog-Reducing Granules allow manufacturers to produce shingles or capsheets that help eliminate smog pollutants and improve air quality. By choosing materials with 3M Smog-Reducing Granules, your roof is transformed into a smog-fighting surface.
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3M™ Cool Roofing Granules
3M™ Cool Roofing Granules are the perfect example of 3M innovation. These granules are used in shingles that can be energy efficient, solar reflective and economically friendly. Their solar reflective nature allows the granules to reflect sunlight and heat that other shingles would typically absorb. This technology can reduce urban heating as well as lower energy consumption in climates with year-round cooling needs.
3M™ Cool Roofing granules are based on a patented technology by 3M and are available in a wide variety of rich colors that can create the perfect shingle color blend. There are three key benefits that solidify 3M cool roofing granules as not only a smart, but conscientious building choice in cool roofing:
- The granules increase reflectivity, which increases cost savings in year round cooling climates
- Choosing a cool roof can be a smart choice for the environment by helping decrease the effects of urban heating
- Allows manufacturers to create roofing materials that meet California Title 24, or Los Angeles Green Building Code standards
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Shingles featuring Scotchgard™ Protector
Black streaks caused by algae have been hiding in plain sight on roofs for too many years. It may harm a home’s resale value and curb appeal.
Most products don’t address the problem long-term but Scotchgard™ Protector is an industry-leading defense against black streaks caused by algae, protecting a roof for the life of the shingles.
Shingles featuring Scotchgard Protector are the only Holmes-approved roofing solution for algae protection.
Our scientists found that copper is highly effective at preventing the growth of black streaks caused by algae.
The copper in our roofing granules slowly releases into dew on roofs over time to help prevent black streaks and keeps your customers' roofs looking beautiful.
Contact your preferred contractor for 3M Scotchgard™ Protector:
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Manufacturers using 3M roofing granules
3M is fortunate to work with multiple manufacturers, providing dozens of product choices containing our high quality granules. Check out each manufacturer’s products and website here:
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